Sunday, December 5, 2010

AN EARLY CHRISTMAS

Look what arrived from Jill Rensel !!! The 'HV' on the cartons means HEAVY .... and they were.

I couldn't wait to open them. I wished I could take better pic's. Here is Charlotte Clayton. The next pic is a close up of the frame that Jill special ordered for me. Is this a beautiful piece or WHAT????

Carriage House Samplings A Stitchers Prayer. This frame is just PERFECT !! It really brings out the colors of the piece.

And June Morning from the Goode Huswife using Belle Soie thread conversion provided by Jean at Attic Needlework. Thanks Jean....I love this piece and Jill did a wonderful job of framing and matting....look at the flower and strawberry cutouts Jill made...AWESOME.

Blackbird Designs from their book Joyeux Noel, Tis The Season. The frame and the mats that Jill painted are OVER THE TOP !! Look at the snowflakes, and holly and berries. Wonderful !!! It makes me smile every time I look at it.

Jill's work is stunning. I just send the stitched pieces to her and she does her MAGIC. I am so thrilled. I wish each and every one who visits my blog could see these works of art in person... Well actually you can....if you come to Florida for a visit! These will be up on the wall(s) soon!!

Oh, so lovely, I just wanted to reach through the screen and turn them this way and that to soak up all of Jill's inspiration. And your stitching--what beautiful works of art they all are! Can't wait to see which 15 new starts you do!

OMG!!!! They're all wonderful!!! I know where Jill special ordered that frame from. Perfect! They're all perfect! I'm just gobsmacked! What fun that must have been, opening those packages! Thanks for sharing with us -- I feel so inspired now! Hugs to you, my friend!

WOW!!! Christmas came early for you!! How gorgeous each and every piece is. Your wall is going to be even more outstanding with these additions :) I love the GH and BBD with the fancy mattes, what an wonderful extra. Would love to see them in person for sure!!!! Your stitching is amazing, keep it up!!

GAH!!!!! Cari!!!! BEAUTIMUS!!!! WOW! I would just be sitting and staring at them all day long! Just gorgeous!!! I love that frame she picked for A Stitchers Prayer...the color is PERFECTO!!! Enjoy your beautiful pieces!

I am wordless... stitched pieces are stunning: they are all beautiful and so well done! And frames... oh that frames are terrific!!!! How I would have the chance to have one of my stitched pieces framed by Jill Rensell!!!! But I live too far... :(

Oh my gosh. That's all that can be said--oh my gosh. You must be absolutely OVER THE MOON with everything!! I can't choose a favorite because they're all amazing. And now I need to rethink my January challenge to include some of those charts! Thanks for sharing the eye candy.

Oh, Cari, I don't think I've eer seen such beautifully framed pieces! I adore the Cardinal, and the Cranberry Tea, and the Wash Day, and, well, every single one! What a delightful early Christmas present :)

OK I will be there in Jan to see EVERYTHING in person!! We WILL talk. Just got Garden Glade and still missing pieces (silk). At least I can get started. Have a wonderful holiday. Tell everyone HI. All your pieces look wonderful.

Cari - OH MY OH MY - I am in love with your framed pieces - the ones with the special painted mats are just so gorgeous and creative. What a way to start the holiday season! thanks for sharing them pronto! made me drool but oh well ! it was worth it ! Hugs Mel

what a fantastic early Christmas present. Sure does inspire me to do the 15 new start challenge. Could I count each motif on the Charlotte Clayton sampler as one start ? Ha ! Ha! How inspiring and how absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas! Jo Ann

Hi Cari, Santa must have thought you've been a very good girl, your finishes are gorgeous! Nice to see Rejoice framed, I'm about 3/4 done, have been for the last two years lol:) Enjoyed having a peek around your blog. Happy Holidays and many blissful stitches to you in 2011.

OH MY !!!!! What a magnificent array of stitching and framing. They are all so beautiful but the one that brought tears to my eyes was "Tis the Season" it is so amazing. I have just received mine from the framer and was very unhappy with it - more so now. Thanks for sharing your lovely work.Mary